Arizona Coast State By Annexing Papagueria
The Gulf of California near the United States could shift Arizona from landlocked to a coast state by adding the Papagueria region. The proposal outlines a 240 by 50 mile triangular addition, potential harbor sites, and railroad routes from Yuma. It notes the desert frontier lands, Papago Indians, and salt works at Salina de St George, with emphasis on economic potential from fishing, shipping, and mineral exports.
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National Geographic Society
Washington
Detroit
North America
Cortez
Angel de la Guarda
Tiburon
Mexico
Arizona
New Mexico
Commonwealths
Gulf
Ndukee
Yankee
Mnost
United States
Southern Pacific Railroad
Cragey Mountains
Papagueria
Sahara
Pinacate
Bilder
Bay of St. George
Salina de St. George
Chujubabi
Salina
Gulf Shore
Gulf of California
Bahia Adair
Gulf Head
Colorado River
Yuma
Guaymas
Diaz
California
Cost of Operating Three Plow Tractor Higher Than Two Plow
The United States Department of Agriculture study shows annual depreciation fuel and oil, interest, and repairs drive tractor operating costs. Three plow machines cost more per year but deliver more work, yielding similar cost per unit of work to two plow outfits.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Room for More Purebreds in Floyd County Burns Banner
County Agent Watson’s 1921 Floyd County census shows 6177 milk cows with only 90 purebred registered, 100 dairy bulls of which 19 are registered, and 381 cows bred to purebreds. The better-sires campaign spurred eight purebred bulls bought and five scrub bulls sold to the butcher.
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Watson
Floyd County
Indiana
Weed seeds cause lasting trouble for crops
A Bureau of Plant Industry statement from the U S Department of Agriculture warns that most weed seeds survive in soil for years or decades and can sprout when given a chance. Sowing weed seeds instead of crop seeds creates future agricultural problems and requires ongoing management.
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Bureau of Plant Industry
Us Department of Agriculture
Straw Mulching For Potatoes Grows In Snowy Fields
A brief note describes growing potatoes under straw. Straw mulch protects young tubers, keeps moisture, and aids germination. The method emphasizes bed preparation and covering the planted seeds with straw for insulation.
Silvermine Out Is Extensively Grown Oat Variety
The United States Department of Agriculture reports Silvermine oats leading the nation by acreage, covering about 6,304,000 acres or one sixth of total oat land. Red Rustproof ranks second with 6,015,000 acres, Swedish Select 3,632,000, and Kherson plus Sixty Day 3,850,000. Other varieties range from 1 to 2 percent.
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United States Department “of Agriculture
United States
Kherson
Russia
Albion
Iowa No
Richland
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Champion
Burt
Lincoln
Clip Wing Of Fowl To Keep It In Fence
The Cornell experiment station advises clipping wings to protect gardens when fowls escape. Remove feathers around the second joint then cut the ligament under the outer edge with a knife. Remove a small cartilage piece ending growth. The procedure is described as simple and nearly bloodless.
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Cornell Experiment Station
Methods Used Successfully in Bringing About a Wider Use of Purebred Sires
The six page summary from the U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry outlines plans used nationwide to boost purebred sire use. Distributed under the Better Sives Better Stock campaign, copies are available by applying to the bureau.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
ASPARAGUS NEEDS GOOD BED
The article advises choosing a deep, unobstructed garden spot for asparagus as it is permanent. It recommends deep soil preparation with partially rotted manure to add humus, then planting two year old roots evenly and covering with five to six inches of soil.
Purebred Sires Win Favor in 1918 Animal Census
The report notes that only 329 of 4 257 bulls in the county were purebred sires. It highlights two years of agricultural work influencing purebred breeding.
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Aimnebage
Summer safety for milk and dairy work urged by USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture emphasizes shared responsibility among producers distributors and consumers to keep milk safe and wholesome in summer. Key steps include removing manure heaps, filling low yard spots, repairing screens, using fly traps, sterilizing equipment, keeping cool, and encouraging rapid cooling. Consumers should chill milk promptly, keep it in original containers, protect bottles, clean and return them, and maintain clean refrigerators.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
US Entomology Bureau Ships Beneficial Parasites
The United States Department of Agriculture entomology bureau funds import and distribution of beneficial European parasites to combat the gipsy and browntail moths. Assistants travel to Europe to import breed and colonize these parasites in the United States. Japanese sources supply additional parasites for the Japanese beetle. The latest shipment arrived in December 1922.
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Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Europe
Japan
Little Leaks and Gains For Small Farm Profit
Farmers eye small gains from minor leas and leaks turning losses into profits. Farmers see value in tiny improvements and bargain yields that accumulate over time.
New Idea for Biplane A Novel French Design
A described biplane with wings formed by a front supporting surface set at a positive angle of incidence, a normal plane, and a rear extension arranged to create a negative angle of incidence. The concept mentions two Marlettes in the design.
Rounded Culvert Entrances Boost Water Flow in Tests
U.S. Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Public Roads report that rounding the inlet end of vitrified pipe culverts increases capacity. Tests at Iowa State University show a bell-mouthed or elliptical entrance raises flow by 10 percent, with further gains of 2 to 12 percent when mortared for smooth entry. Smaller cost with greater capacity follows from eliminating eddies.
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States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Départment of ‘Agriculture
Hydraulic Laboratory
State University of Iowa
Potatoes Spraying Boosts Ohio Yields Across Farms
Ohio State University figures show 62 sprayed farms averaged 31 bushels more per acre with gains ranging up to 97 bushels. Across 106 tests only four lacked yield increase. profits averaged $30.28 extra per acre. Thorough spraying, especially underside leaf coverage, drove higher returns and reduced hopper burn.
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Ohio
L. H. Parks
Ohio State University
Parks
Gophers Harmful to Trees and Remedies
Pocket gophers damage orchards by feeding on roots and even severing the root system. Poison baits like strychnine in runs help control them, and drowning with irrigation water is effective where available.
Eggplants Favor Decayed Manure In Soil Prep
Advice warns against planting eggplants in soil with fresh manure. Use well decayed and thoroughly composted manure for eggplants to avoid problems.
Stockman finds path to profit through low-cost feed
A stockman turns cheap feed into high priced meat, showing a profitable edge. The successful method emphasizes cost control and market timing to maximize returns.
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